West University Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Nat Taylor
Photo by Nat Taylor

Popular places to visit

Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

4/5(1 review)

Hike, bike or drive through fields and forests containing one of the most recognized cactus plants in the world.

Saguaro National Park
Sabino Canyon showing desert views

Sabino Canyon

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Experience the natural beauty and wildlife of a large desert canyon on foot, by car or on a narrated tram tour.

Sabino Canyon
Pima Air and Space Museum

Pima Air and Space Museum

5/5(4 reviews)

One of the largest aviation museums in the world houses aircraft and spacecraft from the 1920s to the present.

Pima Air and Space Museum
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum which includes desert views and signage

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Encounter wolves, rattlesnakes, coyotes, bighorn sheep and rare plant species at this living museum in the desert.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Old Tucson Studios showing heritage elements

Old Tucson Studios

4.5/5(2 reviews)

This Western movie studio and theme park with rides, gunfights and stunt shows has been the setting for hundreds of Hollywood productions.

Old Tucson Studios
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

The glamour of the 1930s comes alive in a restored movie palace that’s now a popular downtown arts venue.

Fox Theatre

Activities

Saguaro East National Park Self – Guided Driving Tour

Experience Saguaro East NP: GPS Guided Audio Tour

NZ$28
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Experience Saguaro East NP: GPS Guided Audio Tour
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle

NZ$250
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Explore America's Best: 30+ National Parks Self-Guided Bundle
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket

NZ$25
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Tucson: Flandrau Science Center Entry Ticket
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass

NZ$25
per adult
Tucson: Southern Arizona Attractions Discount Pass
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings

NZ$147
per adult
Tucson: Guided Food Walking Tour with Tastings
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour

NZ$47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ghosts Of Downtown Tucson Haunted History Tour
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Our pick of the best West University Hotel Deals

Tucson Marriott University Park
Tucson Marriott University Park
3.5 out of 5
880 E 2nd St, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$228 per night from 11 July to 12 July
NZ$228
11 July - 12 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Marriott standard on point!
"Exactly as pictured Spacious Clean Modern Friendly and efficient staff"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Tucson Marriott University Park
Graduate by Hilton Tucson
Graduate by Hilton Tucson
4 out of 5
930 E 2nd St, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$243 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$243
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Super cute hotel near the university. My husband and I enjoyed the rooftop bar while our sons used the gym. Clean, quiet and wonderfully designed. Easy valet parking."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Graduate by Hilton Tucson
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$76 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$76
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,998 reviews)
"It was good value for the money"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,747 reviews)
Nostalgic, reasonably priced.
"Very nostalgic, clever rejuvenation of an older motor lodge. Nice staff and grounds welcoming for relaxing. Extras include free drink and light breakfast. Small rooms…excellent artwork throughout."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

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Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Lodge on the Desert
Lodge on the Desert
4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,912 reviews)
"It’s nice but near nothing. We can tell the water is hard as the shower heads and sinks are terrible. Faucets leak."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

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Lodge on the Desert
Casino Del Sol Resort
Casino Del Sol Resort
4 out of 5
5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ
The price is NZ$183 per night from 14 July to 15 July
NZ$183
14 July - 15 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"FUN TIMES"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Casino Del Sol Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around West University

Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

4/5(3 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or St. Augustine Cathedral while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
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Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes
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Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
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South Tucson

Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

South Tucson
Tucson Botanical Gardens which includes a park

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, Arizona Stadium and Centennial Hall are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
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South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park

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